Runwell Road is in Runwell, Wickford and in Chelmsford district. SS11 7PS is located in the Rettendon and Runwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Runwell Road, Runwell, Wickford, SS11 7PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS11 7PT, SS11 7PR, SS11 7PP, SS11 7PU, SS11 7QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS11 7PS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 47.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 33.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 54.7% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 27.7% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 18% | -16.9% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 17.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 30.6% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 87.6% | 93.8% | 6.2% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 95.1% | 5.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 95.1% | 5.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runwell Road was 142.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.3% higher than the Rettendon and Runwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Runwell Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rettendon and Runwell and the 66th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynford Farm Runwell Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2023-02-15 | £1,076,488 |
| Lynford Farm Runwell Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2014-06-09 | £777,134 |
| Hylands Runwell Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2011-05-27 | £892,681 |
| Moat House Farm Runwell Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2008-11-13 | £802,640 |
| Tudor Cafe & Restaurant, 9 Runwell Road, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-12-22 | £603,972 |
SS11 7PS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS11 7PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runwell Community Primary School Canewdon Gardens , Runwell SS11 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Junior School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 2out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE | 4out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rettendon Primary School Main Road , Rettendon Common CM3 8DW | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,952 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Kitchen | 9 Runwell Road, Runwell | 59 yd | |
| Huttons @ Wickford | Wickford Memorial Park | 959 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Runwell Road, Runwell | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baresito | 9 Runwell Road, Runwell | 59 yd | |
| Quart Pot | Runwell Road, Runwell | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Runwell Playing Field Church End Lane | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Wickford Memorial Park PAVILION PAVILION RETTENDON VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Runwell Sports And Social Club ST. LUKES WAY | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.